Minister reveals how many foreigners came to Kazakhstan for treatment
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- Approximately 80,000 foreign patients visited Kazakhstan for medical services last year, according to the Minister of Tourism and Sports.
- Medical tourism is identified as a key growth driver for Kazakhstan's tourism industry.
- The country aims to boost medical tourism through a new roadmap, leveraging its high-quality, low-cost services and JCI-accredited institutions.
Kazakhstan attracted around 80,000 foreign patients last year, seeking medical services within the country, according to Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerbol Myrzabosynov. He highlighted medical tourism as a crucial engine for the nation's burgeoning tourism sector during a government meeting.
The minister emphasized Kazakhstan's competitive advantages in medical tourism, citing the high quality of care available at relatively low costs compared to Western nations. He noted that ten domestic medical institutions have already earned prestigious international JCI accreditation, signifying adherence to global standards.
Medical tourism is one of the key drivers of growth in the tourism industry.
To further cultivate this sector, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, in collaboration with the Ministry of Healthcare, is developing a strategic roadmap for medical tourism development spanning 2026–2028. This initiative aims to enhance the country's offerings and attract more international patients seeking affordable, quality healthcare.
He named the high quality of medical services at a relatively low cost as Kazakhstan’s main advantage.
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